Melba Support Services are actively recruiting for a House Supervisor to join our team on a Permanent Full Time basis in Sale.
As part of our Outcomes team in Gippsland, you will lead the team delivering services in one of our residential homes in Sale. You will work alongside people we support, their families/guardians and staff to ensure that the people we support receive the highest level of care.
You will work with an incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and committed Operations Manager who is there to support you. In addition, you will be supported and coached by our Practice Quality and Safeguards team, who are experts in Zero Tolerance, human rights-based Positive Behaviour Support, and a person-centred approach.
Our Respite service in Sale provides support to adults in a four-bedroom, sleepover model.. All people we support have their own bedroom when they are in for respite.
The bookings are completed as per the family’s requests.
Most of the supported people attend either the local day program or have external supports who pick them up and take them out for the day.
Alternatively, some supported people who do not have access to a day service or have outside supports every day are supported by Melba staff with whatever activity they choose.
When in respite the people we support join in numerous activities out the wider community – beach walks, nature walks, picnics, BBQ’s, meals at the various cafes and restaurants, going to the cinema, watching TV/DVD’s/Netflix, art and craft, card and board games and local events in the community – whatever they would like to do.
Several people receiving respite have Behaviour Support Plans and/or Specific Health Plans and all people who access this service have different levels of support needs.
A set fortnightly roster with one sleepover and one weekend a fortnight.
Employment, salary and benefits are in accordance with the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement (Victoria) 2018 to 2022 Classification Level DDSO3A.
You will:
- Supervise the operations of the Supported Independent Living service with regular reporting to the Operations Manager
- Manage all aspects of team performance including rosters, performance management, records management, quality, and compliance
- Lead and plan support for people with disabilities within their home and community, based on the goals of individual support plans
- Support initiatives that allow for individual choice, control and independence within their shared home environment
- Advocate within the broader community for inclusion, participation, and respect for rights for supported people
- Convey information to people we support and their families to help meet daily needs and plan support for future requirements
- Administer medication treatments, therapies or seek assistance according to protocols
- Must hold or be working towards an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or equivalent qualification.
- Experience and knowledge in the field of disability and ability to apply policies and processes.
- Specialised and contemporary understanding of disability and an ability to apply this theoretical knowledge to client support.
- Understanding and familiarity with NDIS funding and planning processes
- Understanding of person-centred active support, positive behaviour support and its implementation within a diverse team.
- Passionate about supporting people with mental health and intellectual disability
- Knowledge of and skill with coaching, supervision, and planning practices.
- Competencies using Microsoft Office software programs
- NDIS worker screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s License
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate - 3 doses
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Join a Human Rights, values-based organisation
- 24/7 support from managers and practice leaders with after hours on-call service
- Job security with flexibility to enable a healthy work-life balance
- Career Development opportunities and access to extensive training
- Access to Salary Packaging
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We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children’s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect.
